You’ve likely seen them. Or let’s be honest, you might even be one of them. If so, you have my deepest sympathy. I’m talking about dog parents clutching leashes with a grip of desperation as their ...

Your dog is calling the shots when it's time for a walk? You can turn the tables with a few simple tricks. To start, you need to know how you're unconsciously encouraging leash-pulling behaviour.

Look closely at the area where your dog’s collar is clipped to his leash, as well as the angle of the leash. If either is ...

As every dog parent knows, dogs can get excited on walks. They might pull on their leash, perhaps because they want to explore at a faster pace, or because they’ve seen something that’s really caught ...

Walking your dog can be relaxing, and the perfect way to start your morning off or mark the end of your work day. But it’s not always so calm – if your pup has ever decided to pull toward other people ...

Bringing home a dog is more than a milestone, it’s a life-shaping commitment. Here are tips from expert dog trainer Michael Hill on how to choose the right dog for your family and build a bond that ...

If you’re like me and own a dog who weighs 75% of your body weight, you know the importance of leash training to avoid being pulled to the ground. In this method, you simply walk with your dog next to ...

Walking a dog that pulls can be incredibly difficult. Not only is maintaining control and safety a struggle, but the idea of enjoying the walk goes out the window. Outfitting your pet in one of the ...

I walk my 50-pound dog Blanca almost every morning in our neighborhood. I often see other walkers struggle with dogs as small as 20 pounds. The reason? They’re using harnesses that clip the leash at ...

If you find your daily dog walk is hard work, one canine expert shared a simple way to make them a much more enjoyable ...